Weird gimballed-cabin eVTOL "flying car" receives limited FAA approval

[New Atlas logo]( Aircraft [Weird gimballed-cabin eVTOL "flying car" receives limited FAA approval]( [In flight mode, the cabin turns to face sideways, then stays gimbal-stabilized as the aircraft tilts further and further forward, until its side body panels become airfoils and you end up with a unique eVTOL biplane airframe with panoramic views during efficient cruise flight]( One of the eVTOL world's oddest ducks has announced a milestone of sorts. Alef's Model A is a US$300,000 electric car that's ... kinda street legal, but also capable of a very unique form of flight. The company has announced limited FAA certification. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Experience pure air everywhere you go with the Wetie Air Purifier]( As wildfires ravage large areas of the USA, air pollution levels have been pushed to dangerous and unhealthy levels. To combat these harmful pollutants in your home or office, investing in a Wetie PM2.5 Air Purifier is a smart choice. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Epson gets down to business with "lights on" Full HD laser projector]( [Epson describes the Pro EX11000 3LCD laser projector as "a perfect multi-use display solution for the evolving workplace"]( As the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, offices have reopened but staff may find themselves adopting a hybrid working approach. Epson has developed the Pro EX11000 Full HD laser projector to meet the needs of just such people. [Read more]( Medical [Microneedle patch teams up with ultrasound to kill acne bacteria]( [Existing acne treatments aren't effective for some people, and may produce unwanted side effects]( A novel microneedle patch may bring new hope to people who struggle to keep their acne under control. Instead of utilizing antibiotics, the device releases nanoparticles that kill acne-causing bacteria when triggered by exposure to ultrasound. [Read more]( Photography [This clever gadget will capture the perfect lightning photos]( [Lightning photos, but no lightning-speed reflexes needed]( One of the more difficult shots to master in photography is capturing lightning manually, even if your reaction time is exceptional. It also involves a fair bit of luck, even for professional snappers. That’s where this lightning trigger comes in. [Read more]( Aircraft [NASA' s all-electric X-57 stays grounded despite project successes]( [X-57 undergoing high-voltage tests]( In an aerospace example of the operation being a success but the patient dying, NASA has declared a satisfactory end to its X-57 Maxwell all-electric aircraft project, despite the fact that the research plane will never leave the ground. [Read more]( Robotics [Transforming robot drives, flies, crawls, stands, tiptoes and tumbles]( [M4 is a transforming robot with multiple modes of motion]( Robots often struggle to adapt to changing conditions. Now engineers at Caltech have designed a new robot that can roll around on four wheels, flip them into rotors to fly, or transform for six other types of motion. [Read more]( Technology [Researchers can now 3D-model a room just from your eye reflections]( [Researchers have recreated 3D models of rooms just from eye reflections]( Neural radiance field (NeRF) technology is starting to show some incredible capabilities in turning 2D images and videos into 3D models, but University of Maryland researchers are taking things to another level, using nothing but eye reflections. [Read more]( Biology [Scientists create human embryo-like models out of stem cells]( [A human embryo-like model, grown from stem cells, at day four of development]( Scientists have created models of human embryos by programming stem cells. The models give a glimpse into a key stage of development that can reveal new insights into genetic disorders and preventing failure in early pregnancy. [Read more]( Drones [Flame-resistant drone could save lives by flying into fires]( [The FireDrone remains operational even after exposure to a temperature of 200 ºC (392 ºF) for 10 minutes]( Firefighters have a dangerous job at the best of times, but especially so when they're first entering burning buildings. A new flame-resistant drone could help, by scouting structures to let firefighters know what they'll be up against. [Read more]( Transport [Hitachi rolls out fleet of emissions-cutting tribrid Blues trains in Italy]( [Dubbed the Blues train by operator Trenitalia, Europe's first tribrid passenger train has gone into service in Italy]( Hitachi Rail has announced the completion of a phase one rollout of its Masaccio trains in Italy. Dubbed the Blues by rail operator Trenitalia, the passenger fleet is the first in Europe to run on battery, electric and diesel power. [Read more]( Technology [Self-powering patch can monitor muscle moves and it costs less than $3]( [The smart patch could assist with injury recovery and guide safe movement and levels of activity]( Smart textiles and patches are the near future of home health monitoring. The latest in this burgeoning field of medical therapies is one that impressively keeps an eye on your muscles in real time, helping with both injury recovery and prevention. [Read more]( Robotics [Robotic dog turns up the heat with a flamethrower backpack]( [The robotic half has artificial intelligence]( If you thought that putting a rifle on a robotic dog was daft enough, what about one with an actual flamethrower on its back? Not just a concept, Throwflame is taking preorders for its Thermonator flamethrower-wielding quadruped robot. [Read more]( Medical [PETAL bandage gives live reports on wounds, so they can be left alone]( [The research team with a PETAL prototype]( It's ironic that in order to see how a wound is healing, the dressing has to be removed, potentially setting back the healing process. A clever new bandage, however, continuously shows how the wound is faring – without needing a power source. [Read more]( Photography [Thumb-sized Go 3 actioncam bumps video resolution to 2.7K]( [The Go 3 actioncam comes with a pendant, clip, stand, lens guard, and Action Pod accessory]( Back in 2019, Insta360 crammed the image stabilization tech from its 360-degree cameras into a thumb-sized 1080p actioncam/lifelogger called the Go. More capabilities were added in 2021, and now the much-improved Go 3 has been revealed. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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